History - Timeline Creation

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  • 450

    Gupta empire falls

    The Gupta Empire in India is destroyed by the invading Huns, starting a period of chaos in India.
  • 476

    The Middle Ages period begins

    The fall of The Eastern Emprie in ancient Rome marks the beginning of the Middle Ages.
  • Jan 1, 793

    Vikings first attack England

    Vikings begin their attacks on England.
  • Jan 1, 1095

    First Crusade

    The Crusades were a series of battles between the Roman Catholics and the Muslims for control over Jerusalem
  • Jan 1, 1279

    The Yuan Dynasty is founded

    Under the leadership of Kublai Khan, the Mongols defeat the Sung Dynasty in China and set up the Yuan Dynasty. For the first time, China is ruled by foreigners.
  • Jan 1, 1280

    Polynesians colonize New Zealand

    The first settlers of New Zealand were the Polynesians.
  • Jan 1, 1347

    First evidence of the Black Death

    The Black Death or Bubonic Plague starts in China and is transmitted around the world through the Silk Road.
  • Jan 1, 1428

    Aztec Empire founded

    Aztec Empire founded in New Mexico.
  • Jan 1, 1438

    Inca civilisations emerge in America

    The first Inca settlements emerge.

  • Japan's first Shogun is put in power

    Japan comes under the rule of the first shogun (a military leader); Shoguns rule japan for the next 400 years.